Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including all appendices except F and I, with amendments. Guernsey, WY Muni. Code §7-2-1 (adoption) and §7-2-2 (amendments). Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendices B, E, H, I, and J, with amendments. Guernsey, WY Muni. Code §7-6-1 (adoption) and §7-6-2 (amendments). Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Guernsey, WY Muni Code §7-7-1 (adoption) and §7-7-2 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Guernsey, Wyoming include the following.
Residential Building Code
Wyoming has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB,
Wyoming Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Guernsey adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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IRC, Fire and Life Safety (2012 IBC)(Guernsey, WY 7-3-1: ADOPTED:)
...nternational Plumbing Code, including appendix E and F as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code f...
See Amlegal(Guernsey, WY CHAPTER 2 RESIDENTIAL CODE)
...CHAPTER 2 RESIDENTIAL CODE SECTION: 7-2-1 : Adopted 7-2-2 : Amendments 7-2-3 : Rate Schedule...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Guernsey ? Unclear
Comments:
The adoption of the residential code included amendments to table R301.2(1).
a) Ground snow load; 30 lbs. per square foot.
b) Wind speed; 100 miles per hour.
c) Frost line depth; 42 inches.
d) Air freezing index; > 1000-2000.
e) Mean annual temperature; 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Guernsey, WY Muni. Code §7-2-2 (amendments).
Government Officials
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Comments
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including all appendices except F and I, with amendments. Guernsey, WY Muni. Code §7-2-1 (adoption) and §7-2-2 (amendments).
Section P2603.6.1 Insert: Building sewers shall be a minimum of 48 inches below grade.
Section P3103.1 Insert: All open vents that extend through the roof shall be terminated at least eighteen (18) inches above the roof or four (4) inches above the anticipated snow accumulation.
Guernsey, WY Muni. Code §7-2-2 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of
construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted Appendix J regarding Existing buildings. Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Guernsey, WY Muni Code §7-7-1 (adoption) and §7-7-2 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Guernsey adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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2018 IBC(Guernsey, WY 7-6-1: ADOPTED:)
...7-6-1: ADOPTED: A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Town of Guernsey, being marked and designated as the 2018 edition of the International Building Code, including appendix: (B) board of appeals, (E) supplementary accessibility requirements, (H) signs, (I) patio covers, and (J) grading, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code for the Town of Guernsey in the State of Wyoming; for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 7-6-2 of this chapter....
See sterling(Guernsey, WY Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendices B, E, H, I, and J, with amendments. Guernsey, WY Muni. Code §7-6-1 (adoption) and §7-6-2 (amendments). Note Wyoming adopted the 2021 ICC codes for commercial and government property which may apply here.
Existing Buildings
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Guernsey, WY Muni Code §7-7-1 (adoption) and §7-7-2 (amendments). Note the state adopted the 2021 IEBC as a state code.
Other Building Codes
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 1997 uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings with amendments. Guernsey, WY Muni Code §7-1-1 (adoption) and §7-1-2 (amendments).
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 Plumbing Code, including appendices E and F, with amendments. Guernsey, WY Muni Code §7-3-1 (adoption) and §7-3-2 (amendments).
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code, including appendix A, with amendments. Guernsey, WY Muni Code §7-4-1 (adoption) and §7-4-2 (amendments).
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code. Guernsey, WY Muni Code §7-5-1 (adoption).
Guernsey, Wyoming, adopted the 2018 Fuel Gas Code with amendments. Guernsey, WY Muni Code §7-8-1 (adoption) and §7-8-2 (amendments).